Sirach 20:2 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

² It is much better to reprove, than to be angry secretly: and he that confesseth his fault shall be preserved from hurt.

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Common English Bible

² How much better to investigate than to be angry!

Catholic Public Domain Version

² The lust of an eunuch will deflower a young maiden;

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

² The lust of an eunuch shall devour a young maiden:

Good News Translation (US Version)

² But it is much better to rebuke the person than to keep your anger bottled up.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

² How good is it to reprove, rather than to be angry. He who confesses will be kept back from harm.

Sirach 20:2 Cross References